NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY WINSTON-SALEM CHAPTER IN

CLEMMONS, NC

Mathes Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps: long-lost business exposed on Brookstown Avenue in Winston-Salem The building was being renovated. The old sign is one again covered up.
Mathes Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps: long-lost business exposed on Brookstown Avenue in Winston-Salem Credit: vanherdehaage

The National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) Winston-Salem Chapter is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of railroads in North Carolina. The chapter is located in Clemmons, NC and has been active since 1976. The NRHS Winston-Salem Chapter has a membership of over 100 individuals who are passionate about preserving the rich history of railroads in the region.

The chapter's primary goal is to educate the public about the important role railroads played in shaping the economy and culture of North Carolina. The NRHS Winston-Salem Chapter achieves this through a variety of activities, including historical presentations, field trips, and restoration projects. The chapter also maintains a library of railroad-related materials that is open to the public.

One of the chapter's most notable projects is the restoration of the Moravian Falls Station, a historic train depot that was built in 1915. The station was moved to Clemmons in 1981 and restored by the NRHS Winston-Salem Chapter in the early 2000s. The station now serves as a museum, showcasing the history of railroads in North Carolina.

Overall, the NRHS Winston-Salem Chapter is a vital organization for preserving the history of railroads in North Carolina. Its members are dedicated to educating the public and ensuring that the legacy of railroads continues to be appreciated for generations to come.

NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY WINSTON-SALEM CHAPTER IN is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CLEMMONS NC. US MID #8403700237

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY WINSTON-SALEM CHAPTER IN
PO BOX 475
CLEMMONS
NC
27012

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MID # 8403700237
Name NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY WINSTON-SALEM CHAPTER IN
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237042334
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.022221, -80.37825
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 067
US Census Tract: 004014
US Census Block: 1032